
Little Bluestem Grass
Schizachyrium Scoparium Chameleon
Schizachyrium Scoparium 'Chameleon' offers a captivating display of multi-colored foliage and upright form, perfect for adding dynamic texture to your landscape.
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About this plant
Little Bluestem Grass 'Chameleon' is a vibrant cultivar of North American native bluestem, celebrated for its ever-changing foliage. Throughout the growing season, its fine-textured leaves transition from green and blue-green hues in spring to a stunning blend of purple, red, orange, and gold in the fall, providing season-long interest and a breathtaking autumn spectacle. This ornamental grass forms an elegant, upright clump that provides excellent vertical interest without becoming overly aggressive. Its airy seed heads emerge in late summer, adding a delicate, feathery texture and providing an attractive food source for birds, ensuring continued beauty even into winter. 'Chameleon' is an exceptionally versatile and low-maintenance choice, thriving in a variety of conditions and offering great resistance to deer and drought once established. It's an ideal plant for naturalized areas, native gardens, borders, and mass plantings, effortlessly integrating into diverse landscape designs.
Care & maintenance
Little Bluestem 'Chameleon' thrives with minimal care once established. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. No significant pest or disease issues are common.
Quick facts
- Type
- grass
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Growth rate
- Moderate